How far is Chrisman, IL from Wheaton, IL?

The driving distance from Chrisman, IL to Wheaton, IL is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.48 mi
03h 21m
Flight
144.29 mi
232.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.29 mi
Kilometers
232.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.48 mi
Kilometers
293.68 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 AM CDT
Return by in Chrisman
Wed, Apr 15, 12:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chrisman
2026-04-15T05:50
Arrive Wheaton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chrisman
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Onarga
IL

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Chrisman
96.1 mi
01h 40m
To Wheaton
86.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chrisman and Wheaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chrisman and Wheaton.

  1. 1

    Start on Georgetown Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Georgetown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1238 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West

    2147 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.3 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward Neil Street

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Neil Street

    752 ft · 26 sec · North Neil Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 38 sec · East Marketview Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Street

    3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    77.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    23 mi · 27 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38: Roosevelt Road

    2074 ft · 58 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 38: Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton

    119 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Roosevelt Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Wesley Street

    31 m · 3 sec · West Wesley Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wesley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chrisman and Wheaton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
77.8 mi · 43%
I 74 West
33 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
23 mi · 13%
Georgetown Road
19.2 mi · 11%
Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 2%
East Roosevelt Road
3.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

77.5 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onarga
01h 40m from Chrisman
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chrisman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wheaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chrisman to Wheaton?

The road trip is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Chrisman and 86.4 miles from Wheaton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chrisman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wheaton.

Stop Ideas Near Onarga

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Onarga, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Onarga.

RAIL

Gilman

5 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chrisman and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 144.29 mi (232.22 km).

Chrisman

#1 Chrisman

City in Edgar County, Illinois, United States

Population1,234
Coordinates39.8036500, -87.6736400
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Wheaton

#2 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown Rd (-87.673621, 39.80365)
End: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.38 L · about $24.29
Round trip
$48.57
12.88 gal · 48.76 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.29 $48.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.39 $54.78
Premium $4.65 $29.97 $59.94
Diesel $5.30 $34.16 $68.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chrisman and Wheaton. The current time is 05:50:49.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.